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Has Netflix greenlit 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot? Streamer drops major tease after Hulu's shelving

Days after Hulu canceled the reboot, Netflix may have just subtly teased picking up the hit show

Hulu shelving the reboot of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' was one of the major Hollywood updates this month. And in what comes as a glimmer of hope for the series' revival, Netflix may have just subtly teased picking up the hit show. This comes on the back of the streamer following the show's X (formerly Twitter) handle. Earlier, news of the show, ‘Buffy: New Sunnydale's cancellation, was announced by OG series star Sarah Michelle Gellar on Instagram.

"I am really sad to have to share this, but I wanted you all to hear it from me. Unfortunately, Hulu has decided not to move forward with ‘Buffy: New Sunnydale,'" she said. She added, "I want to thank Chloé Zhao, because I never thought I would find myself back in Buffy’s stylish yet affordable boots. And thanks to Chloé, I was reminded how much I love her and how much she means not only to me but to all of you. And this doesn’t change any of that, and I promise if the apocalypse actually comes, you can still beep me." The sequel series was first announced as a pilot order at Hulu last February, with 'Hamnet' director Chloé Zhao set to helm and executive produce the series. 

Titled 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale,' the series would have also starred Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new slayer, with Gellar reprising her role as Buffy in a recurring role. Per Variety, the show was also set to star Faly Rakotohavana as Hugo, Ava Jean as Larkin, Sarah Bock as Gracie, Daniel di Tomasso as Abe, and Jack Cutmore-Scott as Mr. Burke. ora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman were set to write, showrun, and executive produce. The new series was expected to redefine the 'Buffy' storyline while maintaining the original chemistry. 

While multiple reports suggested that Hulu would look at iterations from the franchise, Netflix's sudden move now suggests the show might find a new home. At the time of writing, there is no official statement announcing the development of a Buffy sequel. It is also unclear whether the show's already-tapped cast members would feature in it, or if Netlix opts for a complete makeover. For now, the latest has stirred up curiosity from the franchise faithful.